Atomizer



Patented 5 ll, 1928.

LUCY COTTON AMENT, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

ATOMIZER.

Application filed September 15, 1927. Serial No. 219,753.

My present invention relates to an atomizer which will be of anornamental nature so as to appeal to the aesthetic sense, while at thesame time performing the mechanical functions required of an article ofthis typi.

The invention is particularly concerned with an ornamental figure suchas a toe (lancer, the pose of the figure being so chosen and arranged asto entirely conceal the atomizer structure, while at the same timepermitting maximum eiiiciency of the atomizer proper.

To this end the invention contemplates the figure of a toe dancerstanding with one leg vertical upon a pillow or cushion, the cushionservin as the reservoir for perfume or the like. he vertical tube of theatomizer, that is, the aspirator-is to be concealed Within the leg uponwhich the figure stands, the main portion of the atomizer structurebeing hidden within the dancers torso. lhe horizontal or spraying tubeof the atomizer is concealed Within the upper portion of the dancersother leg which is held substantially horizontal, the foot beinginclined backwardly toward the upstanding leg. An aperture in the kneeof the dancers bent leg is provided through which the perfume is sprayedor atomized. It is preferable to provide the figure with a ballet orother skirt which clothing covers and conceals the bulb located at therear of the figure for supplyin air to the atomizer.

The invention further consists in the novel arrangement, constructionand combination of parts hereinafter described and shown in theaccompanying drawings, in which, the

suitably dressed for the part and having one figure is a side elevationof a device embodyingamy invention. I

eferring now with particularity to the drawing, I have shown at l ahollow reservoir which may take the form of a cushion or pillow forcontaining the perfume or liquid to'be atomized. Itis desirable thatthis base and reservoir be suitably ornamented as by means of tassels 2and cord 3 as well as the representation of a band or ribbon 4. Afilling aperture is provided in the top of the cushion which aperture isconcealed by a closure element 5 taking the form of a butterfly so thatthe appearance is of a but terfly having alighted upon the cushion 1 andthe closure is thereby concealed;

Mounted upon the base reservoir 1 is a lifelike figure 6 of a toe danceror the like leg 7 arranged vertically. The other leg is bent so that theupper portion 8 thereof is substantially horizontal, while the lower leg9 is inclined backwardlv toward the vertical leg 7 thus making thefigure assume the natural position of a toe dancer.

Rising within the vertical leg 7 and entirel concealed thereby is theaspirator tube 10 0 an atomizer which dips at its lower end intoreservoir 1 and at its upper end is secured to the main body portion 11of an atomizer. Also secured to the part 11 is a rubber bulb 12 whichfurnishes the air for the atomizer and which aspirates liquid from thereservoir up the tube 10 and through a horizontal tube 13 which isentirely concealed in the horizontal portion 8 of the bent leg to anaperture 14 in the knee of said leg where the spray escapes into theair.

I desire to provide a ballet or other ty of skirt 15 which willcompletely cover th bulb 12, so that to all intents and appearances thefigure is but an ornamental statue of a toe dancer in a natural gracefulattitude, the

fact that the figure embodies an atomizer being entirely concealed.

Obviously, the figure may be of china, colored glass, metal, or anysuitable material to produce a lifelike and graceful figure and the dollmay have natural hair or not as desired. An important object is that thefigure shall not be grotesque, but shall repre sent exquisite grace andpoise, so that it will have a maximum aesthetic appeal, while at thesame time combining with such a form a utilitarian purpose. By arrangingthe legs of the doll in the manner shown, I am able to provide a figurewith slight but dainty clothing which is suflicient to entirely coverthe parts of the mechanism without producing aheavy or cumbersomeefiect.

What I claim is:

1. An atomizer comprising the human fi ure of a toe dancer standing uponthe toes 0% onefoot, the foot resting upon a hollow reservoir, saidreservoir being in the form of a cushion, a vertical aspirator tuberising entirely within the leg upon which the figure stands andconcealed thereby, a horizontal delivery tube concealed within thehorizontal eeaeue with the aspirator and delivery tubes to lift liquidfrom the reservoir and eject the same through the delivery tube.

2. An atomizer comprising the human figure of a toe dancer standing uponthe toes of one foot, a reservoir, a vertical aspirator tube risingentirely within the leg upon which the figure stands and concealedthereby a horizontal delivery tube concealed within the horizontalportion of the other ing at the knee of the bent leg and an aperture atthis point through Wh1Cl1 spray from the delivery tube may escape intothe air and means cooperating with the aspirator and delivery tubes tolift liquid from the reservoir and eject the same through the deliverytube.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature.

LUCY COTTON AMENT.

